Alec Baldwin

2024 - 7 - 13

Alec Baldwin's Trial Drama: Charges Dismissed Amidst Allegations of Hidden Evidence

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In a surprising twist, Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charges have been dismissed by a judge after a heated legal battle. Find out more at straitstimes.com.

Amidst a whirlwind of legal drama, actor Alec Baldwin found himself at the center of a high-profile trial regarding the Rust film set shooting incident. Baldwin's defense team made headlines by alleging that crucial evidence was concealed by the police, leading to a heated courtroom battle. The case took a shocking turn when Santa Fe Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the charges of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin, leaving the actor visibly emotional in the courtroom.

The dismissal of the charges came as Baldwin's attorneys filed a last-minute motion, accusing prosecutors of a cover-up involving a batch of bullets and leading to a prosecutor quitting amidst the controversy. The trial's abrupt end left the public astonished, with many questioning the integrity of the legal proceedings surrounding the Rust shooting case. Despite the dismissal, the judge's decision to bar retrial with prejudice ensures that Baldwin cannot be tried again for involuntary manslaughter.

In a surprising turn of events, the Rust trial collapse unveiled disturbing allegations of evidence suppression and misconduct within the legal system. This case serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges present in high-profile celebrity trials. Alec Baldwin's legal saga sheds light on the intricate web of legal maneuvering and courtroom theatrics that accompany such sensational cases.

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Judge sends jury home after Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of charge ... (The Straits Times)

Lawyers for the actor are seeking a dismissal of charges, alleging that police hid evidence in the case. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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In a stunning turn, judge throws out case against Alec Baldwin (NPR)

Santa Fe Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer has dismissed actor Alec Baldwin's case for involuntary manslaughter. Baldwin's attorneys filed a last-minute motion to ...

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Alec Baldwin's Rust manslaughter case dismissed (BBC News)

The actor weeps as the trial collapses with a prosecutor quitting amid a row over a batch of bullets.

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Alec Baldwin trial: judge mulls dismissal after claim that state ... (The Guardian)

Actor's defense team at Rust film set shooting trial accuses state of concealing ammunition turned over to police.

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Alec Baldwin "Rust" shooting case dismissed over withheld evidence (Reuters)

A New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin on Friday, agreeing with his lawyers that prosecutors and police withheld ...

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Judge dismisses charges against Alec Baldwin over Rust killing (ABC News)

A New Mexico judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin over the shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in ...

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Alec Baldwin Rust Trial Dismissed by Judge (Vulture)

A judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's Rust manslaughter case on Friday July 12 after his lawyers accused prosecutors and cops of engaging in a “cover-up” to hide ...

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Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case dismissed by judge over 'suppressed ... (USA TODAY)

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charge was abruptly dismissed with prejudice, meaning he cannot be retried for involuntary manslaughter.

Court dismisses Alec Baldwin's shooting trial over withheld evidence (Aljazeera.com)

Hollywood actor was on trial for involuntary manslaughter after cinematographer killed on set of film Rust.

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Judge tosses Alec Baldwin manslaughter case over withheld evidence (The Straits Times)

The Hollywood A-lister is unlikely to see the inside of a courtroom again over the shooting. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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How the prosecution in Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial fell apart, and other ... (NBC News)

The actor could have been sentenced to 18 months in prison if he had been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna ...

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Actor Alec Baldwin's trial ends after judge dismisses Rust movie-set ... (CNA)

A New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin on Friday, agreeing with his lawyers that prosecutors and police withheld ...

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'Signs of Scorching Prejudice' Doomed the Case Against Alec ... (The New York Times)

A high-pressure manslaughter case against a movie star turned into an interrogation of the prosecution's conduct.

Judge dismisses actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial (NPR)

A judge in New Mexico has dismissed the involuntary manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin. He'd been charged for the 2021 shooting of cinematographer ...

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Alec Baldwin Thanks Supporters, Still Faces Lawsuits in 'Rust' Death (Variety)

Attorney Gloria Allred vowed on Saturday to press ahead with a civil suit against Alec Baldwin on behalf of Halyna Hutchins' family.

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'Rust' movie set shooting trial: Why the involuntary manslaughter ... (CNN)

Two days after Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial began and nearly three years after the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting that led to the charge ...

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Attorney of "Rust" cinematographer's family says Alec Baldwin case ... (CBS News)

The attorney for the family of the cinematographer killed on "Rust" movie set spoke out on Saturday, a day after a judge dismissed actor Alec Baldwin's ...

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Alec Baldwin Gives First Statement On 'Rust' Verdict (Yahoo News Canada)

Alec Baldwin has given his first statement on a New Mexico judge's dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charges against him. “There are too many people who ...

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How the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting prosecution collapsed (Los Angeles Times)

The judge in the Baldwin involuntary manslaughter case dismissed the criminal charge after discovering the extent of an alleged effort to conceal potential ...

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Alec Baldwin makes first public comment after early end of ... (PBS NewsHour)

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filmin. By —. Morgan Lee, Associated Press ...

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Alec Baldwin appears to cry as involuntary manslaughter case is ... (CNN)

In a stunning move, Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer has dismissed the indictment against Alec Baldwin in his involuntary manslaughter trial related to the fatal ...

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Civil suit against Alec Baldwin to continue after criminal trial dismissal (KOAT Albuquerque)

"We will continue to champion the truth. That Alec Baldwin is responsible for Halyna's death."

Alec Baldwin makes first public comments after case dismissed (The Associated Press)

The case against Alec Baldwin centered on how bullets were handled at the beginning and at the end. Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial in the killing ...

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Alec Baldwin trial dismissed: Inside the courtroom (The Associated Press)

A nearly three-year legal saga for Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer has ended without a verdict but with tears of relief for the ...

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